| Spinal cord injury: Diseases and Conditions |
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06/12/2005
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Prevention Following this advice may reduce your risk of a spinal cord injury: - Drive safely. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. Wear a seat belt every time you drive. Make sure that your children wear a seat belt or, if they're very young, use a child safety seat. Don't drive while intoxicated.
- Be safe with firearms. Lock up firearms and ammunition in a safe place to prevent accidental discharge of weapons. Store guns and ammunition separately.
- Prevent falls. Use a stool or stepladder to reach objects in high places. Add handrails along stairways. Place nonslip mats on your bathroom and shower floor. For young children, use safety gates to block stairs and consider installing window guards.
- Take precautions when playing sports. Always wear recommended safety gear. Avoid headfirst moves, such as diving into shallow water, spear tackling in football, sliding headfirst in baseball and skating headfirst into the boards in ice hockey. Use a spotter in gymnastics. Don't jump from higher than 10 to 12 feet.
Child safety: Prevent falls Falls: Reduce your risk Use your head: Wear a bicycle helmet
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